Tallinn

Travel Guide

Tallinn showing a city and a sunset
Kumu Art Museum which includes interior views and modern architecture
Rottermann Quarter featuring night scenes and modern architecture
Kadriorg Palace which includes heritage architecture and a fountain
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views

Famed for its narrow, cobblestone streets and medieval monuments, Tallinn also offers parks, café culture and nightlife.

See medieval buildings, a replica 18th-century village and traditional industries such as glass-blowing in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, in northern Europe.Tallinn’s heart is its Old Town, which is a great place to start your visit. A World Heritage Site, this area was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Here you’ll find major Tallinn attractions, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Danish King’s Gardens. Go to St. Catherine’s Passage to watch glass-blowers and pottery workers in the St. Catherine’s Guild workshops. Enjoy views of the city from the castle on Toompea Hill.The Old Town’s narrow, cobblestone streets are ideal for walking and some have become fashionable shopping areas. Among these is the street of Viru, where you can buy Vana Tallinn, a rum-based liqueur. Tallinn’s culture is celebrated in a collection of museums. Learn about the fight for independence at the Museum of Occupations. Find Estonian classics at the KUMU Art Museum. Kids will enjoy exploring the Open Air Museum. This 197-acre (80-hectare) complex is a life-size portrayal of an 18th-century rural village. While history and culture abound in Tallinn, the city also entertains with its cafés and nightlife. You can sample hand-crafted chocolate at Chocolats de Pierre, in the city’s oldest courtyard, or people-watch from the outdoor terraces on Town Hall Square. Beer is Tallinn’s drink of choice. Try local brews at the lively Hell Hunt pub. To explore beyond the city center, rent a bike and take advantage of over 93 miles (150 kilometers) of bicycle lanes. The woodland park of Kadriorg is just a short ride away from the center. Check out the galleries of the Baroque palace. Peter the Great commissioned the palace for his wife. Nearby, don’t miss out on a day at Pirita, the city’s favorite beach.Come to Tallinn in winter to experience the city’s magical Christmas markets. They offer a great opportunity to sample local food, including sauerkraut and blood sausage, and buy local arts and crafts.

Where to stay in Tallinn

Old Town showing a city and heritage architecture

Old Town Tallinn

5/5(129 area reviews)

Travelers come to Old Town Tallinn for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Tallinn Town Hall and Tallinn Christmas Markets while you're in town.

Old Town Tallinn
Tallinn showing a city and a sunset

City Center

Travelers come to City Center for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Freedom Square and St. Nicholas' Church while you're in town.

City Center
Kadrioru Park showing a park, a pond and a gondola

Kesklinn

4.5/5(149 area reviews)

Kesklinn is known for its waterfront views, and you can plan a trip to Tallinn Central Market and Solaris Centre while you're in town.

Kesklinn
Tallinn TV Tower showing views

Pirita

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Pirita include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Tallinn TV Tower or Pirita Convent while you're exploring the area.

Pirita
Tallinn showing boating and a bay or harbor

Kalamaja

4/5(6 area reviews)

Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Kalamaja. Make a stop by Port Noblessner or Patarei sea fortress-prison while you're exploring.

Kalamaja
Rottermann Quarter featuring modern architecture

Rotermann Quarter

Historic sites, shopping, and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Rotermann Quarter. Make a stop by Rottermann Quarter or Fenikss Casino while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Rotermann Quarter
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

5 out of 5
Ravala Street 3, Tallinn
The price is ₩178,840 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩178,840
₩202,089 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"We stayed at Radisson Collection Hotel to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, and the hotel made a lovely gesture by offering us a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of Prosecco, which we truly appreciated. There were a couple of issues during our stay, though. Our room cards didn’t provide access ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn

Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn

4 out of 5
7c Narva Road, Tallinn
The price is ₩105,873 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
₩105,873
₩119,637 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Good budget hotel
"Great little budget hotel. Minimal frills, but nice bar and staff. Centrally located in Tallinn. Clean and quiet, good wifi"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn

Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn

4 out of 5
Toompuiestee 27 / Paldiski mnt 4, Tallinn
The price is ₩110,166 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
₩110,166
₩124,488 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port of Tallinn and Toompea Castle are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel, excellent location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bob W Kesklinn

Bob W Kesklinn

4 out of 5
Veski tn 1, Tallinn
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Port of Tallinn and Church of ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Bob W Kesklinn
Bob W Telliskivi

Bob W Telliskivi

4 out of 5
Telliskivi 49, Tallinn
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Tallinn and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
"It’s the best studio I’d ever been stayed in Europe👍"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Bob W Telliskivi
Tallinn City Apartments Old Town Suites

Tallinn City Apartments Old Town Suites

3.5 out of 5
Vana Posti 7, Tallinn
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Tallinn. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet property in excellent location."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Tallinn City Apartments Old Town Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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